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Army Corps, Waste Management outline fire‑debris handling at Simi Valley Landfill; air monitoring, truck traffic discussed
Summary
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Waste Management briefed the Simi Valley City Council on how fire ash and debris from recent wildfires are being handled, screened and transported to lined landfills, outlining wet‑handling methods, asbestos testing and truck routing to limit dust and other risks.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Waste Management briefed the Simi Valley City Council on efforts to collect, screen and dispose of fire ash and debris from the January fires, and on safeguards used to limit airborne dust and other public‑health risks.
The briefing, led by Colonel Eric R. Swenson of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Nicole Stetson, district manager for the Simi Valley Landfill, described a staged cleanup: the EPA-led removal of household hazardous materials, asbestos testing and removal where found, and the wet transport of remaining ash and debris to lined landfills including Simi Valley, Sunshine Canyon and Calabasas.
Why it matters: Residents and council members raised concerns about air quality, heavy truck traffic and the long‑term effects of placing large volumes of fire debris in a local landfill. City officials sought details on monitoring, material screening, landfill capacity and how long the truck traffic would continue.
What presenters said: The…
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